Discussion vs. Talks — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Discussion and Talks
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Discussion
The action or process of talking about something in order to reach a decision or to exchange ideas
The EC directive is currently under discussion
The committee acts as a forum for discussion
Talks
To exchange thoughts or opinions in spoken or sign language; converse
We talked for hours.
Discussion
Consideration of a subject by a group; an earnest conversation.
Talks
To utter or pronounce words
The baby can talk.
Discussion
A formal discourse on a topic; an exposition.
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Talks
To imitate the sounds of human speech
The parrot talks.
Discussion
Conversation or debate concerning a particular topic.
There was then a long discussion of whether to capitalize words like "east".
This topic is not open to discussion.
My discussion with the professor was very enlightening.
Talks
To express one's thoughts or emotions by means of spoken language
The candidate talked about the pros and cons of the issue.
Discussion
Text giving further detail on a subject.
Under each heading, you will find a discussion.
Talks
To convey one's thoughts in a way other than by spoken words
Talk with one's hands.
Discussion
The dispersion of a tumour.
Talks
To express one's thoughts or feelings in writing
Voltaire talks about London in this book.
Discussion
The act or process of discussing by breaking up, or dispersing, as a tumor, or the like.
Talks
To convey information in text
The article talks about the latest fashions.
Discussion
The act of discussing or exchanging reasons; examination by argument; debate; disputation; agitation.
The liberty of discussion is the great safeguard of all other liberties.
Talks
To negotiate with someone; parley
Let's talk instead of fighting.
Discussion
An extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic;
The book contains an excellent discussion of modal logic
His treatment of the race question is badly biased
Talks
To consult or confer with someone
I talked with the doctor.
Discussion
An exchange of views on some topic;
We had a good discussion
We had a word or two about it
Talks
To spread rumors; gossip
If you do that, people will talk.
Talks
To allude to something
Are you talking about last week?.
Talks
To reveal information concerning oneself or others, especially under pressure
Has the prisoner talked?.
Talks
(Informal) To be efficacious
Money talks.
Talks
To utter or pronounce (words)
Their son is talking sentences now.
Talks
To speak about or discuss (something) or give expression to (something)
Talk business.
Talk treason.
Talks
Used to emphasize the extent or seriousness of something being mentioned
The police found money in the car. We're talking significant amounts of money.
Talks
To speak or know how to speak (a language or a language variety)
The passenger talked French with the flight crew. Can you talk the local dialect?.
Talks
To cause (someone) to be in a certain state or to do something by talking
They talked me into coming.
Talks
An exchange of ideas or opinions; a conversation
We had a nice talk over lunch.
Talks
A speech or lecture
He gave a talk on art.
Talks
Hearsay, rumor, or speculation
There is talk of bankruptcy.
Talks
A subject of conversation
A musical that is the talk of the town.
Talks
Often talks A conference or negotiation
Peace talks.
Talks
A particular manner of speech
Baby talk.
Honeyed talk.
Talks
Empty speech or unnecessary discussion
A lot of talk and no action.
Talks
Jargon or slang
Prison talk.
Talks
Something, such as the sounds of animals, felt to resemble human talk
Whale talk.
Talks
Plural of talk
Talks
A discussion intended to produce an agreement;
The buyout negotiation lasted several days
They disagreed but kept an open dialogue
Talks between Israelis and Palestinians
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